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ONT 118
This course provides students with an overview of project management and an introduction to leadership and ethics. Students learn the fundamental principles of project management including: project initiating, project definition, creating the Work Breakdown Structure, estimating effort, budgeting, scheduling using Gantt charts and network diagrams, risk management, controlling resources, quality assurance, auditing and closing. The techniques are based on a study of the typical project lifecycle. 3 units of credit. $343.52 ($263.52 + Online fees $80)
FALL
067 1764 Sep 9-Dec 16
WINTER
067 1771 Jan 13-Apr 20

ONT 119
Grammar for Writing Professionals aims to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the editing and proofreading process. Potential editors, writers and proofreaders will find this course particularly helpful. They will gain experience recognizing and correcting errors in accordance with accepted Canadian standards. The course also emphasizes the importance of working as part of an editing team to help produce acceptable full length manuscripts. 3 units of credit. $327.05 ($247.05 + Online fees $80)
FALL
067 1763 Sep 9-Dec 16
WINTER
067 1660 Jan 13-Apr 20

ONT 121
The general objective of this course is to introduce students to creative writing and the publishing process. Students will follow the various steps of manuscript preparation, including conferencing, editing and proofreading. Students will examine the writer's craft using a wide range of professional works as models. 3 units of credit. $308.60 ($228.60 + Online Fees $80)
FALL
067 1598 Sep 9-Dec 16
WINTER
067 1661 Jan 13-Apr 20

ONT 123
Focuses on the publishing process with emphasis on the Canadian magazine trade. Students will be encouraged to develop their ideas into acceptable compositions and to approach suitable publishers for their work. 3 units of credit. $327.05 ($247.05 + Online fees $80)
FALL
067 1596 Sep 9-Dec 16
WINTER
067 1662 Jan 13-Apr 20

ONT 128
This course teaches students how to write clear, concise, context-specific, descriptive prose that will enable them to produce effective descriptions, instructions and manuals. A project-planning approach to determining sections, headings, page layout and packaging will be examined in terms of audience analysis, the incorporation of visuals, and collaborative writing. Students will complete a business manual suitable for use as a company handbook of operational policies, responsibilities, and procedures. 2 units of credit. $211.76 ($131.76 + Online Fee $80)
FALL
067 1539 Sep 9-Dec 16
WINTER
067 1664 Jan 13-Apr 20

ONT 122
Writing a Proposal is a project-based course that systematically guides students through the entire process of producing a proposal. At the outset, each student describes his/her chosen topic and produces an initial plan that defines the proposal's purpose and type, the target audience, and the sources of data to be used as support. Subsequently, students create a hierarchical framework of headings, sub headings, and graphics which form the organizational basis of the document. This framwork is then expanded into a detailed written outline, complete with topic sentences for each paragraph. Before drafting the proposal, students review paragraph structure, sentence composition, and word choice to ensure effective writing. Finally, the proposal is written and submitted for feedback. 2 units of credit. $211.76 ($131.76 + Online Fee $80)
FALL
067 1597 Sep 9-Dec 16
WINTER
067 1644 Jan 13-Apr 20

ONT 160
This course explains the rules of English grammar in a comprehensive, easy-to-follow manner. This course begins with a review of sentence parts, moves on to an in-depth explanation of sentence structuring, and culminates in a practical review of stylistic conventions in business writing. 3 units of credit. $343.52 ($263.52 + Online fees $80)
FALL
067 1538 Sep 9-Dec 16
WINTER
067 1665 Jan 13-Apr 20

ONT 163
In this course, students develop practical writing skills using technology for successful communication in business. They learn how to compose business correspondence including e-mails, memoranda, letters, and reports with a focus on routine, persuasive, and negative messages. The course includes a review of grammar and mechanics. 3 units of credit. $343.52 ($263.52 + Online fees $80)
FALL
067 1537 Sep 9-Dec 16
WINTER
067 1666 Jan 13-Apr 20

ONT 164
This course includes various technical writing problems that challenge the learner to generate practical solutions that are clear, focused and expressed in appropriate language and style. The course assists learners to develop the sound thinking and planning sills that are fundamental to communication successfully in technical fields. In addition, the computer will be used for online research, collaboration with other learners and formatting technical information to industry standards using text and graphics. 3 units of credit. $343.52 ($263.52 + Online fees $80)
FALL
067 1536 Sep 9-Dec 16
WINTER
067 1454 Jan 13-Apr 20

ONT 175
This subject has been developed to introduce students to the disposition, concepts and skills necessary to express their entrepreneurial spirit in the form of a business. An examination of an entrepreneur and entrepreneurship will be supplemented by an examination of the expression of entrepreneurism in the business world. Contemporary expressions of entrepreneurism and intrepreneurism, their contribution to the economy, their role in the changing workplace, and their role in global business will also be explored. Students will complete an entrepreneurial business plan in stages throughout the course. 3 units of credit. $310.58 ($230.58 + Online fees $80)
FALL
067 1526 Sep 9 - Dec 16
WINTER
067 1676 Jan 13-Apr 20

ONT 176
Beginner writers and those with previous writing experience will hone their skills, benefit from a series of exercises and selected readings and get involved in creative writing and critical reading. Workshop your own exercises and stories and receive valuable critique from fellow participants and the instructor. 2 units of credit. $244.70 ($164.70 + Online fees $80)
FALL
067 1525 Sep 9-Dec 16
WINTER
067 1677 Jan 13-Apr 20